Measurement and Verification (M&V) Specialist (Energy/Utilities Engineer 3)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Enterprise Services (DES) in Washington state seeks a Measurement and Verification Specialist to support ESPC projects. You will validate M&V plans, verify energy savings, and guide Energy Program teams with performance verification.

The role requires working with PMs and ESCOs, ensuring IPMVP compliance and accurate energy assessments across public facilities.

Qualifications

• Possession of CMVP, EIT, or EMIT certification within 6 months of hire.
• Six years of combined experience/education in engineering or hard sciences.
• Experience with energy efficiency, building systems analysis, commissioning, and energy audits.

Responsibilities

• Consult with PMs and ESCOs to develop M&V plans.
• Ensure IPMVP standards are met in energy plans.
• Evaluate energy calculations against actual energy impact.
• Negotiate IPMVP options with ESCOs based on project.
• Advise on KPIs, timing, and availability payment structures.

Skills

CMVP/EIT/EMIT cert

Engineering background

Energy efficiency

ESPC experience

Negotiation skills

Education

Engineering/Math/Environmental Science degree

Job description

Measurement and Verification (M&V) Specialist

Energy/Utilities Engineer 3 Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID

NOTE: The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. Additionally, this is a home‑based hybrid position, with the requirement to come into the office and travel to project sites as needed.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future.

The Facility Professional Services (FPS) Division provides professional public works project management, energy efficiency and facility planning services to effectively meet the needs of its customers in support of their service to Washington.

About the Opportunity: As a Measurement and Verification (M&V) Specialist with the DES Energy Program, you will partner with Energy Engineers to provide crucial technical assistance and validation for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) public works projects. In this role, you will manage, review, and execute M&V plans both during project development and post‑construction to ensure state agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, and municipal facilities meet their energy efficiency targets. By conducting research and verifying performance outcomes, you will directly help client agencies advance their sustainability and carbon reduction goals, contributing to a more sustainable and equitable built environment for all Washingtonians.

Some of what you’ll enjoy doing includes:

• Consults with Energy Program Project Managers (PMs) and Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) to develop, review, and refine project M&V plans.
• Ensures proposed energy efficiency plans comply with International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) standards.
• Applies engineering principles to evaluate energy efficiency calculations and confirm they accurately capture the project's actual energy impact.
• Negotiates with ESCOs to select the most appropriate IPMVP option based on specific project characteristics.
• Advises PMs on KPIs and measurement timing, and identifies additional requirements for availability payment structures in Energy as a Service (EaaS) projects.
• Reviews commissioning reports and M&V plans to ensure installed equipment functions according to project specifications and achieves guaranteed energy savings.
• Evaluates equipment deviations, calculates their energy impact, and advises ESCOs on necessary adjustments or additional measurements to protect guaranteed savings.
• Identifies project scope changes, verifies revised energy calculations using engineering principles, and communicates updates to the Project Manager and client agency.
• Verifies energy savings and performance factors for EaaS projects each reporting period to confirm correct availability payment values for PM and client reporting.
• Satisfactorily complete other assignments and duties as assigned by the Energy Program Manager, the FPS Assistant Director, and the DES Director or Chief Operations Officer.

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of (or agreement to obtain within 6 months of hire): Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) certification.
• Six (6) years of combined experience and/or education that demonstrates competency related to this role.
  • Qualifying education will be in engineering, math, environmental science, or the hard sciences.
  • Qualifying experience will include demonstrated experience with:
    • A deep knowledge of energy efficiency principles, building systems analysis, commissioning, and conducting energy audits.
    • Hands‑on experience developing M&V plans, validating post‑construction energy savings, and working with Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC).
    • Practical background in facility management, utility tariff structures, and billing schedule analysis.
    • Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
    • Two (2) years of this experience must be at the professional level.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Communicate clearly and navigate conflict resolution through effective negotiation and teamwork.
  • Manage complex engineering projects independently while balancing competing priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Analyze facility energy flows, evaluate emerging energy technologies, and resolve building performance issues.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies

Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self‑awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Background Check Notice:

Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Washington Fair Chance Act: We are committed to providing equitable access to employment opportunities. If a criminal background check is required for employment at an agency, it will occur only after a conditional offer of employment has been made and accepted. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history during the hiring process prior to a conditional offer. Criminal history will not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration and will be reviewed on an individual basis consistent with applicable law and the requirements of the position.

Opportunity for All: The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Contact Information: For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at [e-mail]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6388.

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